All chapters have been rewritten in part to reflect changes in the newspaper profession, especially the increased use of computers as a research tool for reporters and the introduction of digital photography. New illustrations and photographs are included to help students visualize the principles discussed.
       Incorporated in this edition are many of the suggestions offered by teachers who have used the textbook over the years. The features in previous editions that have been so effective as teaching tools have been retained.
       The Complete Reporter is a practical, basic textbook designed to teach students how to gather, write and edit news stories. The techniques discussed in the book are the ones that are used daily at every newspaper. That makes it an excellent text for not only beginning but also advanced reporting classes as well.

Part 1 Reporting Today
Part 2 Writing the News Lead
Part 3 Writing the Complete Story
Part 4 Writing the General Story
Part 5 Writing the Simple Story
Part 6 Writing the Complex Story
Part 7 Writing the Special Story
Part 8 Editing the News